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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,611.97, 55,993.14 and 26,247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,611.97, 55,993.14 and 26,247.64 is: 36,188.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,611.97 : 55,993.14 = 26,247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,611.97/55,993.14 = 26,247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,611.97x = 55,993.14 × 26,247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,611.97x = 1,469,687,369.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,687,369.99/40,611.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,188.53

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